Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
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The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
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The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
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Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
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The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
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The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines:
Thank you for considering submitting your manuscript to our journal. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please carefully follow the guidelines outlined below.
1. Manuscript Preparation:
Use our provided template for formatting your manuscript. The template can be downloaded from:
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Ensure that your manuscript is written in clear and concise English. Include a title page with the title of the paper, author names, affiliations, and contact information.
2. Ethical Considerations:
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We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines, which will help streamline the review and publication process. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our editorial office at [Contact Us].
We look forward to receiving your submission!
Article - Sensors for Environmental Sciences
This thematic collection aims to gather the latest research and developments in the field, with primary emphasis on:
Fluorescent Sensors: The use of fluorescent sensors to trace and identify environmental pollutants, leveraging advanced photophysics and photochemistry for rapid, sensitive detection.
Electrochemical Sensors: Innovations in electrochemical sensors for direct, selective, and sensitive measurement of environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, organic compounds, and gases.
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensors: Exploring the integration of innovative materials and designs to enhance the performance of SAW sensors, towards real-time, ultra-sensitive detection of environmental pollutants.
Device Design: Cutting-edge designs and microfabricated devices for environmental monitoring, combining multifunctionality material characteristics and device structures to optimize sensing performance.
Our aim is not only to highlight the cutting-edge research in this arena but also to stimulate discussions on challenges, opportunities, and future directions. This collection invites contributions from researchers worldwide to share their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. Together, we can contribute to the advancement of sensor technologies for environmental pollution, aiding in the global effort towards a sustainable and healthier planet.
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